Today Sigma announced the price and availability of their new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens that will be available for Sigma, Canon and Sony E mounts but not for Nikon F-mount. The reason is because Sigma is using a new autofocus motor (similar to the Nikon AF-P lenses ). Here is the exact quote Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki gave Focus Numerique in an interview a few months ago: As for the Nikon mount, this comes from the new autofocus motor that we have implemented for this purpose.

Ronkonkoma, NY – May 11, 2018 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced that its 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art, the first prime macro lens to be adorned with the Art badge, will be available in Canon mount in the end of May for $569.00 USD through authorized Read more…

If you are still using the Nikon 1 system, this deal is for you: for a limited time you can get the Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-100mm f/4.5 – 5.6 VR lens for $279 – this is $467.95 off the regular MSRP. Related posts: Nikon patents for 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens and fan accessory for cooling digital cameras Deal of the day: Nikon 1 J5 with 10-100mm lens for $800 ($250 off) The next lens for the Nikon AW1 will be the Nikkor 1 10-100mm f/4-5.6

We’ve spent the last couple of days testing out the new Panasonic Lumix FT7 tough compact camera in the beautiful surroundings of Lulworth Cove, Dorset, in the UK. Here are our detailed first impressions of using Panasonic’s first new tough camera in the last 5 years…

The new Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art lens will have a suggested retail price of £499.99 including VAT in the UK and $569 in the US. The Canon mount will be available at the end of May and the Sigma mount in June. The release of the Sony E-Mount version will be announced later.

The chargeable installation service of the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 for the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art lens for Canon starts from 18 th May. The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 is an accessory which enables photographers to use a sheet filter on the lens. The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 is available now with a Suggested Retail Price of £34.99 including VAT. The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 and installation service by Sigma Imaging UK Ltd is £59.99 including VAT